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Sam Bradford, QB UNS

4:11pm EDT 11/3/18

Cards dump Bradford

The Cardinals have released QB Sam Bradford, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. That shouldn't impact any but the deepest of fantasy football leagues. If that's where you play, though, then Mike Glennon now stands as Arizona's backup to Josh Rosen. We'd bet Bradford catches on somewhere else in a league that has dragged Derek Anderson and Tom Savage back into employment this year.

Sam Bradford, QB UNS

7:09pm EDT 9/23/18

Bradford benched, Rosen debuts

Cardinals QB Sam Bradford was benched late in the 4th quarter of Sunday's game against the Bears. He got off to a good start in this one with a pair of TDs in the 1st quarter but got nothing done after that. Rookie QB Josh Rosen made his NFL debut with a chance to help the Cardinals to a comeback win but went just 4 of 7 for 36 yards and an INT. Arizona figures to stick with Rosen going forward, but he's not a fantasy option at this point.

Sam Bradford, QB UNS

8:06am EDT 6/6/18

Bradford ready to "ramp up"

The Cardinals plan to "ramp up" QB Sam Bradford's participation in next week's minicamp, according to Darren Urban of the team's official website. He suffered a left knee injury in Week 2 last year that nagged him the rest of the season and eventually required surgery in November. “I think he’s on schedule,” HC Steve Wilks said. “He feels real confident right now with how his knee feels. Again, we are doing a great job in-house with the trainers and strength and conditioning coach and getting him where he needs to be. I think from a mental standpoint, he’s feeling pretty good.” A healthy Bradford figures to open the 2018 campaign as Arizona's starter, but he'll need to hold off rookie Josh Rosen. Neither guy is worth a pick in fantasy football drafts right now.

Sam Bradford, QB UNS

2:03pm EDT 3/13/18

Cardinals choose Bradford

NFL Network reports that the Cardinals are expected to sign QB Sam Bradford. The veteran will likely cost significantly less than Kirk Cousins or even Case Keenum, coming off a 2017 season marred by left knee trouble. Bradford, of course, has navigated a couple of ACL tears but flashed starter ability at times when healthy. Arizona's a solid landing place, with Larry Fitzgerald still around and RB David Johnson returning from injury. But we'll have to see how the rest of the offense materializes. Andre Ellington and Jermaine Gresham finished 2017 tied for 2nd among Cards in receptions with 33. Bradford looks like no more than a low QB2 right now -- if that. Arizona also still looks like a strong candidate to shop QBs early in the NFL draft.

Update: Bradford is signing a 1-year, $20 million deal with a 2019 team option for another $20 million, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Sam Bradford, QB UNS

11:11am EST 11/8/17

Bradford placed on IR

The Vikings have placed QB Sam Bradford (knee) on IR. It ends a season that got off to a promising start, with Bradford chucking for 346 yards and 3 scores in Week 1. He suffered a bone bruise the following week, though, that's bothered him ever since. Bradford is set to hit free agency this offseason as a 30-year-old with an extensive injury history.

Injury Predictor

Bradford’s has had a series of major injuries — the last being a season-ending torn left ACL he suffered in the 2014 preseason. He missed 9 games in 2013 with the same injury to the same knee. And in 2011 he missed 6 games with a severe ankle sprain. He’s never been the safest pick for fantasy players.

Projected Missed

Probability of injury per game ?

Probablity of injury in the season ?

1.50

4.1%

48.5%

4

1

3

3

Date

Injury

Analysis

Oct 9, 2017

Knee Bruise

Bradford aggravated his left knee injury and didn't play the rest of the season. He had arthroscopic surgery on November 7.

Sep 11, 2017

Knee Bruise

Bradford missed 3 weeks with what was deemed a bone bruise in his left knee.

Nov 15, 2015

Head Cranial Concussion Grade 1

Bradford sustained a concussion in Week 10 against the Dolphins. That -- in addition to a left shoulder injury -- kept him out the next 2 weeks.

Nov 15, 2015

Shoulder A/C Joint Separation

Bradford sprained his left (non-throwing) shoulder in Week 10 and missed 2 games.

Aug 23, 2014

Knee ACL Tear Grade 3

Bradford tore his ACL in a preseason game and missed all of the 2014 season.

Oct 20, 2013

Knee ACL Tear Grade 3

Bradford tore his left ACL. He had surgery a few weeks later and missed the rest of the season.

Dec 12, 2011

Pedal Ankle (high) Sprain Grade 3

Bradford re-sprained his ankle, forcing him to sit out the final 3 games of the season.

Nov 27, 2011

Pedal Ankle (high) Sprain Grade 3

Bradford re-injured his left ankle and missed the following game.

Oct 16, 2011

Pedal Ankle (high) Sprain Grade 3

In Week 6 against the Packers, Bradford sprained his left ankle and missed the next 2 games.

Oct 17, 2009

Shoulder A/C Joint Sprain

Bradford re-injured his throwing shoulder and underwent surgery. He missed the rest of the season.

Sep 5, 2009

Shoulder A/C Joint Sprain

Near halftime in a college game, Bradford sprained his shoulder and missed the rest of the game plus the next 4.